Aston Martin Vanquish Zagato Coupe
An homage to the DB4 GTZ, the Aston Martin Vanquish Zagato has gone from concept to production. A limited run of 99 vehicles will be built. Aston Martin has collaborated with the Italian design company four times before. Perhaps the sexiest model to ever come out of Aston Martin, the Vanquish Zagato is so much more than just looks.
vNearly 600 horsepower from its 6-liter V-12 engine push the Vanquish Zagato to 60 miles per hour in just 3.5 seconds. The bodywork is made of carbon fiber panels to reduce weight. The roofline features the now-iconic double bubble, which originally came about because Zagato racing drivers needed a little extra space for their helmets in the tight confines of the cabin.
Rolls-Royce Wraith Black Badge
The pinnacle of the Rolls-Royce lineup, the Wraith Black Badge is the most sultry car you can imagine. While black is nothing new to Rolls, blacked-out chrome, badges, and wheels are intended to appeal to a younger ultra-wealthy demographic. In addition, the Wraith Black Badge is tuned to produce 40 extra horsepower, rounding it up to just over 600hp. The transmission gets a remapping for swifter response, and the brakes are larger for improved stopping power. Bentley Continental GT Speed, you have a competitor!
Alfa Romeo 8C
Sharing the spotlight with the DS E-Tense as Best in Show co-winner, the 1938 Alfa Romeo 8C 2900B Lungo Berlinetta is a spectacular specimen. Coachwork was created by Touring, and it’s exquisite. It embodies the heart of the Grand Touring style because the 8C was not only fast, but comfortable. It has a long chassis for smooth cruising and a V-8 for plenty of power and acceleration. Only 32 were ever built. This Alfa perfectly embodies an era of elegance and backs it up with high performance. It would have been the perfect way to enjoy the last year before war struck the continent and the world…
